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St. Columba’s Summer Day Camp


“Around the World in 30 Days” —
A summer of play experiences for children 3 to 8 years old!

We will be circling the globe to find adventure in other cultures, celebrations, creatures and fascinating places. We will appreciate the diversity and beauty of the world through nature study, music, art and literature.

We will continue the old favorites that make St. Columba’s a throwback to the camps of our youth: sing–alongs, Water Field Day, picnics, cooking, plus our visiting artists program. In past years we have had exotic animal shows, musicians, dancers, storytellers from far and near, magicians and more!

Our 7– and 8–year–old group will extend their exploration of the world with weekly field trips by Metro or bus to museums and other sights around this exciting town.

Join us!

Counselors In Training

We offer a limited number of 12– and 13–year–olds the opportunity to work with young children, receive training from our professional staff and head counselor, and earn a certificate helpful for future job applications. The cost for this training opportunity is $400.

Our Philosophy

St. Columba’s Day Camp provides an opportunity for children to interact as members of a group in a non–competitive atmosphere. Through a balance of adult–directed activities and child–initiated play, children are encouraged to play cooperatively, to learn about their world and to appreciate the wonderful diversity and common threads of life.

The camp offers recreational activities to children of all faiths, without regard to race, color or national origin.

Dates for 2008

June 16 – July 25 (Six–week program)
Session I: June 16 – July 3
Session II: July 7 – July 25

Location

St. Columba’s Episcopal Church
4201 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC

Times

9 am to 3 pm for 4– to 8–year–olds
9 am to 12 noon for 3–year–olds

Ages

3 to 8 years

Staff

Director: Timothy Welsh
Six counselors, plus music and art teachers; seven aides

Lunch

Children (4–8 years) bring lunches that will be refrigerated. A light mid–morning snack is provided.

Tuition rates for 2008 (includes deposit)

  • 4– to 8–year–olds
    $1,325 for both sessions
    $750 for one session*

  • 3–year–olds
    $800 for both sessions
    $450 for one session*

Applications are available from St. Columba’s parish office and at the Welcome/Information Table in the Common. A deposit, made out to St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, is due with the application. The remainder is due March 1. Deposits are returned only if there is no space available.

Mail application with $350 deposit to:

St. Columba’s Day Camp
4201 Albemarle Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016

* Please note that if you register for both sessions but then switch to one session, you must pay for that session in full plus your $350 deposit.

Questions? Contact Summer Camp Director Timothy Welsh.

The Summer Day Camp at St. Columba’s was founded by the Vestry of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church. The policy–making body is a Board of Governors responsible to the Vestry.